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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.83, 2,221.26 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.83, 2,221.26 and 614.55 is: 921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.83 : 2,221.26 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.83/2,221.26 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.83x = 2,221.26 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.83x = 1,365,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,075.33/1,480.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.83

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